Artwork
Female Nude with Necklace
Female Nude with Necklace is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Elihu Vedder. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Female Nude with Necklace is a drawing created by Elihu Vedder around 1880 using graphite and chalk on purple laid paper.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Vedder's use of mixed media, combining graphite and chalk to achieve a nuanced representation of the subject on a distinctive purple laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a nude female figure wearing a necklace, exemplifying Vedder's blend of classical subjects with symbolist themes that prioritize allegory and emotional resonance.
Context
As a symbolist work, Female Nude with Necklace reflects the movement's emphasis on conveying deeper meanings and emotions rather than adhering to strict realism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elihu Vedder (26 February 1836 – 29 January 1923) was an American symbolist painter, book illustrator and poet from New York City.
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